Using Orange Oil in Your Home
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Are you looking for a less toxic way to treat termites in your home? One option to consider is the use of a substance called orange oil. Orange oil is made from the rinds of oranges. The active ingredient is called D-limonene, which is a common ingredient used in many household cleaning products.
Orange oil offers low toxicity, and is an effective spot treatment for dry wood termites. With orange oil, we drill into the areas of the home that are affected by termites and inject orange oil into the termite galleries. The orange oil kills termites and termite eggs as it comes into contact with them. It also kills other termites that later come into contact with the wood treated with the orange oil.
It’s a great option when you are catching the termites early on, before they’ve spread extensively through the home. Orange oil is a good option to consider, but it’s certainly not the only option for treating termite infestation.
The goal of treating termites is to eradicate them from the home. Because orange oil is applied to areas that are directly affected by termites, its best used when the exposed areas are small, easy to see, and fairly easy to get to. If you have large infestation, a better option may be to fumigate.
I can help you determine which option is best for your home, based on the amount of damage and the extensive spread of infestation. Contact me at www.accuracypluscalifornia.com for more information.
